Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 09-26-06 regular minutes — reading text

Company for Statutory Accidental Death and Dismemberment for Police and Firefighters in the amount of $2, 983; in the total $ 1, 198, 273; and to authorize staff to remarket some or all lines of coverage in the 2006/07 fiscal year should changes occur in the insurance market that would benefit the with City' s insurance program. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. JUDICIAL CENTER Discussion regarding the possible location of the Okaloosa County Judicial Center Annex Extension on City property and providing further direction to the City Manager. and it was The City Manager advised she has had discussions with the County Administrator issue the OWCC property is known, it is agreed that until the cost to remediate the wetlands on difficult to have a discussion about cost with the City because of the low offer on the OWCC such issues as site property. She also advised she needs further direction from Council on location; whether to sell or lease the property; the cost per acre; whether any amenities should be considered; that the property would be maintained for public purpose; the City would have first right of refusal; that the water and sewer remain in the City; and that some sort of shared parking agreement be considered because of the ball fields being there. Discussion included that time is of the essence; the County wants to make a decision soon and seems receptive to a City offer, but the City has no clear direction on how to use the property, and the master plan, when started, will take 4- 6 month to complete. The Mayor asked for any public input on this issue. There was none. Mr. Minich stressed his feeling that the property be appraised so the City can decide on its best use. Mr. Minich moved to have the fairgrounds property appraised. Mr. Hartwell seconded motion. The City Manager advised an appraisal would cost around $ 50,00. 00, would take several months, wi and may not be feasible. Mr. Minich stated he did not realize an appraisal would cost that much. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it failed unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich opposed. 1)(  63 Regular Council 9- 26- 06 JUDICIAL CENTER ( CONT) Mr. Tucker moved to sell the property to the county at $ 200, 000 an acre up to 15 acres. Dr. Pullen seconded motion. Mr. Tucker was of the feeling this motion would show the county the City is ready to begin discussions and to make them an offer. Discussion included the fact the motion does not state which 15 acres is being considered and that r the master plan should be completed first to ascertain the best use of the property. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it failed by a vote of 3 to 4 with Holmes, Tucker, and Pullen in favor and Patterson, Campbell, Hartwell, and Minich opposed. Further discussion included having the Council and County meet in a workshop/ special meeting to discuss issues of concern and the possibility of entering into an agreement. Mr. Campbell moved to schedule a Special Council meeting with the County Commissioners as soon aspossible. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. RECESS The meeting recessed at 10: 55 p. m. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 11 :00 p. m. MASTER PLAN FOR FAIRGROUNDS/ SOFTBALL COMPLEX Consideration of a request to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the number one ranked proposer, the Genesis Group, for the Preparation of a Master Plan for the Fairgrounds/ Softball Complex at a not to exceed amount of $75,000. Mr. Holmes moved to table until after the Special Council meeting. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. FLC LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Consideration of ranking of Florida League of Cities Legislative Priority Issues. Council received a list of seven legislative priority issues, and voted on the following as the issues to submit to the Florida League of Cities: 1) the high cost of insurance for Florida homeowners; 2) evacuation routes to the north; and 3) increasing Homestead Exemption to $ 50, 000. 00. The Mayor thanked Council and advised these will be sent to the NW Florida League of Cities and its lobbying team to be focused on during the 2007 Legislative Session. I"""'" RES. 06-28 - CITY CLERK The Mayor read the resolution by title. v A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; FORMALIZING SALARY, BENEFITS, AND COMPENSATION FOR THE CITY CLERK; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  64 9- 26- 06 Regular Council RES. 06-28 ( CONT) Mr. Minich moved to approve Res. 06- 28. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. RES. 06-26 - FINANCE DIRECTOR The Mayor read the resolution by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; FORMALIZING SALARY, BENEFITS, AND COMPENSATION FOR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Dr. Pullen moved to approve Res. 06-26. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Hartwell in favor and Minich opposed. POLICE OFFICERS PENSION BOARD Consideration of appointment to the Police Officers Pension Trust Fund Board. Mr. Minich moved to re- appoint Charles Shoff, 225 Natures' Trail Court, to serve on the Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees as the City' s appointee for a two- carried year term until September 30, 2008. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in unanimously with Holmes, favor. BEAUTIFICATIONITREE BOARD Consideration of appointment to the Beautification CommitteelTree Board. Mr. Minich nominated J. T. Edwards, 21 Plew Avenue, Shalimar, to serve on the Beautification CommitteelTree Board for the unexpired term until May 23, 2008. The Mayor asked if there were any other nominations. As there were no further nominations, the Mayor called for the vote on the nomination of J.T. Edwards to serve on the Beautification CommitteelTree Board for the unexpired term until May 23, 2008, and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD Consideration of appointment of an alternate to the Code Enforcement Board. Mr. Minich nominated Lisa Courtney, 221 Beachview Drive, to serve on the Code Enforcement Board, as an alternate, for the unexpired term until April 26, 2007. The Mayor asked if there were any other nominations. As there were no further nominations, the Mayor called for vote on the nomination of Lisa Courtney to serve on the Code Enforcement Board, as an alternate, for the unexpired term until 26, 2007, and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, April Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. q  9- 26- 06 65 Regular Council MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Minich mentioned the Dog Daze event on September 30 and encouraged everyone to come out and support the Police Chief's fundraiser for the Police Canine Fund. Mr. Hartwell advised he has sent e- mails to the NW Florida Fair Association requesting copies of their Board minutes but has not received a response. He questioned whether it was appropriate to direct the City Attorney to request those minutes on behalf of the City so information can be r gathered to help in the decision making process regarding the fairgrounds property. The City Attorney advised it is a public records request and she can request those minutes on behalf of the City if directed by Council. w Mr. Hartwell moved to direct the City Attorney to request the minutes of the NW Florida Fair Association be provided to members of the City Council. Mr. Tucker seconded motion. Mr. Hartwell stated he hoped the minutes would provide information regarding Fair Association' s plan regarding the abandonment plan to help Council in their discussions of the future of the fairgrounds. Some members of Council felt the request was for the benefit of one or two members of Council, and not of the Council as a whole. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 5 to 2 with Holmes, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Hartwell in favor and Patterson and Minich opposed. Dr. Pullen stated his opinion that the City Attorney be kept informed of all legal matters on events that occur within the City. Mr. Campbell commended his fellow councilmembers for the professional manner in which they conducted themselves this evening. Mr. Patterson received clarification from the City Attorney that any letters, etc., she does at the request of Council requires a motion from the Council. Mr. Holmes echoed the comments of Mr. Campbell regarding Council' s conduct this evening. The Mayor commented on the article written on Chief Litschauer' s " Treasure Chest" for children; thanked Mr. Campbell for sitting in for him during the budget meeting; complimented Staff for working on the United Way team in fixing up homes and grounds in the community; and requested the topicof the October workshop be Roberts Rules of Order based on recent memos from the City